Private Tour

Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill Self Guided Tour

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Overview

Available languages

German
Portuguese
English
Chinese (China)
Italian
French
Spanish

Mobile ticket

Explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with our self-guided audio tour and special ticket.

We offer a way to visit one of the most important archaeological areas in the world, the Colosseum, a symbol of the Roman Empire, independently, with a self-guided tour and a special ticket. Book the option to visit the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with a self-guided tour (an audio guide in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, and Spanish with 44 points of interest), conveniently downloadable to your smartphone, including a special ticket.

Discover the history of the Romans and their most important monuments with a self-guided tour and a special ticket to Ancient Rome.

Your audio guide will engage you with captivating tales of the spectacular events in the Colosseum and the incredible history of Rome and its most iconic monuments, all included in your special ticket.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

You must have a valid photo ID to enter the Colosseum (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security may prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.

Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.

It is recommended to bring a charged smartphone and, if possible, headphones to better listen to the audio guide.

Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.

Please note that for safety reasons the Coliseum can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once.This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors.

The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependant on the monument/attractions administration offices availabilities and decisions on the booking day and can be subject to last minute changes. Departure time can differ up to 20 minutes from your selected time.

Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.

Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.

Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Children must be accompanied by an adult and Pets are not allowed inside the venue

The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary

If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.

If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

SPECIAL INSURED TICKETS WITH FULL REFUND GUARANTEED! For Cancellation up to 24 Hours before the Tour

Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)

Palatine Hill and Roman Forum entry tickets valid for 24 hours

Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

Multilingual AudioGuide APP in English, Chinese, German, French, Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish

Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum entry fees included

Fast-track entry tickets to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum

Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services

Gratuities/Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Food and drinks

Mobile Device/Smarrphone Headphones

What To Expect

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Colosseum

As you walk inside the Colosseum, you will begin to feel the magnitude of where you are. Exploring the ground floor level and up to the second tier, your guide will recreate the past, with stories of epic battles, painting pictures in your mind, bringing to life the walls surrounding you. Learn about the types of games and ferocious battles that the Romans enjoyed the most. See where the emperor would be perched, high above the arena floor, ready to decide the fate of another gladiator as he stood before a roaring Roman crowd. Along with providing you with expert knowledge, your guide will also point out the best places to capture that perfect picture during your tour, as you tour the circumference of the Colosseum.

1 hour • Admission Included
2

Palatine Hill

Explore the historic Palatine Hill at your own pace with a convenient audio guide. Delve into the stories of emperors and early Rome while enjoying the flexibility of a self-guided experience.

45 minutes • Admission Included

Options

VIP TICKET & SELF GUIDED TOUR

TICKET & SELF AUDIOGUIDED TOUR: WITH THIS OPTION, THE TOUR GUIDE IS NOT INCLUDED. See the Colosseum,/Palatine Hill/Roman Forum with a SELF audio-guided TOUR.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: The duration of this tour may vary depending on how long you will spend in each sight and on time spent passing the security.
TICKET & SELF AUDIOGUIDED TOUR: Our staff will give you the Colosseum/Palatine Hill/Roman Forum tickets and the QR code to download the audioguide App.
TICKET & SELF AUDIOGUIDED TOUR: See the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with a SELF audio-guided tour, INCLUDING A SKIP THE LINE TICKET.

Reviews

4.37

27 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Easy experience!

    R B,

    Jun 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Super easy to navigate! We took our time and were able to go to lunch and a nap after the Colosseum. Went back for palatine hill and Roman forum when it was slightly cooler in the day. Great experience for anyone who wants to go at their own pace.

  • Extremely fact filled tour!

    Pedro S,

    Jul 11, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our tour guide Andrea was so great! He is a native Roman and exudes passion and love for his city! He kept us cool in the shade while constantly providing us with historical information about the colosseum as well as the Roman Forum. The tour was jam packed with information and wonderful sights, it did not feel like a 3 hour session! We had a moment in between to stop for restroom breaks and for vending machine snacks. P.S. the guys selling water outside are charging the same price as the vending machines, so unless they are selling water for less than $1.50, just get it the legal way at the machines!

  • Rush Rush Rush

    Fanny A,

    Jul 10, 2024

    - Viator

    3.00

    We were so excited to visit these iconic places, but our tour guide was so rushed that we barely managed to find a moment to take pictures! She was knowledgeable, but very impatient and hurried through the day! We were very disappointed in the tour.

From €78.00

4.37
27 reviews